CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How to deal with the problem of low milk production in sows after farrowing

Background

Recently, a farmer reported that the milk supply of more than 100 sows he raised was significantly low after giving birth, resulting in the inability of piglets to grow normally. This problem not only caused economic losses to the farmer, but also put a certain pressure on market supply.

Cause

There may be many reasons for sows to have less milk after giving birth, mainly including:

1. Malnutrition: Sows need a lot of nutrients during pregnancy and lactation to maintain the fetus and milk production. If the sow's feed is unbalanced or the intake is insufficient, it will lead to a decrease in milk production after delivery.
2. Insufficient water source: Water is the main component of milk, and sows’ lack of water will lead to insufficient milk secretion.
3. Environmental stress: If sows are subjected to greater environmental stress during the farrowing process, such as harsh climatic conditions, overcrowding, etc., it may lead to unstable milk production after farrowing.
4. Disease infection: Certain diseases, such as mastitis, metritis, etc., can lead to a decrease in sow milk production after delivery.

Workaround

In view of the problem of sows having less milk after giving birth, the following measures can be taken to improve milk production:

• Reasonable feeding and management: Provide sows with nutritionally balanced feed to ensure that they consume enough protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; at the same time, provide sufficient clean drinking water to ensure that the sows have adequate water intake.
• Improve environmental conditions: provide a comfortable, clean, and well-ventilated breeding environment to reduce environmental stress on sows.
• Regular physical examinations: Regularly check the health of sows to promptly detect and treat diseases such as mastitis and metritis.
• Reasonable breeding: Select high-quality breeding pigs for breeding, and improve the growth performance and milk production of offspring through genetic advantages.

Precautions

When dealing with the problem of low milk production in sows after parturition, the following points should be noted:

• Investigate the cause promptly: Find out the specific cause of low milk production through careful observation and investigation.
• Feeding records: Keep good feeding records and record feed intake, water conditions, environmental changes, etc. in a timely manner in order to analyze the causes of problems.
• Experience sharing: Exchange experiences with other pig farmers and learn from their practices and experiences in dealing with similar problems.

Through the comprehensive application of the above measures and precautions, the problem of sows' low milk production after parturition can be effectively solved, and the growth rate of piglets and the economic benefits of the farm can be improved.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it can help you solve the problem of low milk production in sows after parturition.